Is it worth it???

Large inkosi? Some of us, me, is still stuck thinking that when someone mentions an inkosi they mean the original (small). If that is in deed the case you are comparing drastically different sized knives. So, if I assume you mean the large, I would go with the 21 to appreciate the simplicity. On the other hand, I believe the large inkosi (I have a 25, so opinions may vary) to be engineered better for consistency and tough as nails. The pivot requires locktite according to Crk, is adjustable, and may take a slight learning curve. I figured it out very quickly and have been nothing but happy happy.

The good news is that you can't go wrong! Just start saving for your next. I am not kidding. In just under a year I have just purchased my 6th. :o
 
Is it worth it?

I remember 12 years ago asking myself the exact same question. I bounced back and forth about how to justify spending that much money on a knife. I wanted a small Sebenza so bad I could not see straight, but just felt like somehow it was not worth it. That October 9th of 2004, the day my daughter was born, my first Sebenza arrived. I carried my small Sebenza and nothing else for 6 years, with out another knife hitting my pocket. I used it for everything, even renovating the house I still live in today. I beat up up my Sebenza everyday, using it for stuff that would make most knife people cringe. During all those years nothing ever changed on the knife but a small rounding to the tip. This was due to cutting drywall laying on concrete:eek:. I sharpened it, it worked perfect, held an edge well, stayed smooth and the lock up never moved. The only reason it is not in my pocket today is because I became a knife dealer and had to add variety to the knives in my pocket. Plus I got a thirst for other knives like the 25 and Inkosi.

Is it worth it? Yes, but only if you are willing to really give it the time and use to see just why it is worth it.

Throw back pic to my personal Small Sebenza and the first small Sebenza we ever got in stock:
https://flic.kr/p/raQ3Ub https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/
 
I've owned the large inkosi, large 25, 21, small 21 and a starbenza 21. I now only own the starbenza 21 and that's all I need the knife is perfect. It will sometimes see safe time when I start to miss my benchmade griptilian but the reunion is always short lived. And can't wait after a day to get my 21 back in my pocket. Hope it helps a lot of good sujestions in this thread. Enjoy it no matter which one you get.
 
Get the large Inkosi with natural micarta inlays.
That should end the search.
OK, there are nice wood inlays available on the large 21.
 
No, the Inkosi pivot does NOT need loctite.

Have you decided whether or not you are going to get your first CRK?
 
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T.K.C. said:
No, the Inkosi pivot does NOT need lactate.

Have you decided whether or not you are going to get your first CRK?
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I think you meant "loc-tite"? :p
 
oh yes, I'm ordering a large inkosi tomorrow. Really looking forward to getting my hands on a CRK. Thanks to all for the info and advice!
 
Got my first, a large 21 a couple weeks back, I have a small 21 showing up this week.

So well built, I haven't carried any knife since I got it. I did carry my ZT 0566 with the Sebenza as backup one day, since the ZT has been my go to since I got it. I switched the ZT to backup knife before noon. The Sebenza is just pure perfection.

I ordered the small version, since I do have some pants that don't have deep enough pockets to allow the large Sebenza to fit, so I do have a need for a smaller version of the knife, same reason I have a full size Griptilian, and a mini Griptilian. Gotta be able to have the right tools on you at all times.
 
whitty said:
Is it worth it?

I remember 12 years ago asking myself the exact same question. I bounced back and forth about how to justify spending that much money on a knife. I wanted a small Sebenza so bad I could not see straight, but just felt like somehow it was not worth it. That October 9th of 2004, the day my daughter was born, my first Sebenza arrived. I carried my small Sebenza and nothing else for 6 years, with out another knife hitting my pocket. I used it for everything, even renovating the house I still live in today. I beat up up my Sebenza everyday, using it for stuff that would make most knife people cringe. During all those years nothing ever changed on the knife but a small rounding to the tip. This was due to cutting drywall laying on concrete:eek:. I sharpened it, it worked perfect, held an edge well, stayed smooth and the lock up never moved. The only reason it is not in my pocket today is because I became a knife dealer and had to add variety to the knives in my pocket. Plus I got a thirst for other knives like the 25 and Inkosi.

Is it worth it? Yes, but only if you are willing to really give it the time and use to see just why it is worth it.

Throw back pic to my personal Small Sebenza and the first small Sebenza we ever got in stock:
https://flic.kr/p/raQ3Ub https://www.flickr.com/photos/57703464@N02/
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That's a cool pic/story. 6 years is a looong time to carry a knife! I haven't even been "into" knives for that long.

To the op, I say yes it's worth it. I have tried dozens of knives and very few give me as much joy as my LG micarta insingo.
 
"Worth the price" is so relative that regardless of what you are told, it won't really mean a thing.

The only way you can determine the VALUE of a particular knife is to have owned many knives in all price ranges so you can have an accurate comparison, and as a user, VALUE has to meet your needs in terms of the knife being able to do what you do with your knife.

I will add my useless opinion that shouldn't help you in anyway!

I would pay much more for my Insingo than CRK asks for the knife...
 
JR88FAN said:
"Worth the price" is so relative that regardless of what you are told, it won't really mean a thing.

The only way you can determine the VALUE of a particular knife is to have owned many knives in all price ranges so you can have an accurate comparison, and as a user, VALUE has to meet your needs in terms of the knife being able to do what you do with your knife.

I will add my useless opinion that shouldn't help you in anyway!

I would pay much more for my Insingo than CRK asks for the knife...
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Sort of the flip side to this. I know some use the Sebenza as the benchmark to determine if other knives(mostly custom and mid tech.) are worth the asking price.
 
100%. Sent my one and only back To Idaho for an adjustment. In the mean time swapping between cold steel and spyderco knives. Soon as It gets back it's back in my pocket. No matter what knife I may own...benchmade, spyderco, cold steel, doesn't matter, my large 21 will be in my pocket all day, every day, then will be on my night stand when I go to bed. It's "just a knife", but it's more than just a knife....it becomes an extension of your body.


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I got my first CRK a few weeks ago, a large 21. Was it worth it...absolutely, no doubt in my mind. From the second it came out of the box, and into my hand, to gliding it open slowly with my thumb on the stud the first time I knew it was worth it. The money was well spent. It was hard to pull the trigger on it as I'm a plumber apprentice and don't make much money as of right now, but hands down without a doubt I made the best decision I could have ever made purchasing this knife. I've gone through countless kershaws, benchmades, and spydercos. The last knife prior to the 21 to see pocket time was a blurple PM2 in S110V. Since then all the other knives have been getting sold off. There's just something about a CRK knife that says, "I want to be used." And so I will, probably for the rest of my life. Great edge retention, easy to keep hair popping sharp, and a masterpiece of fit and finish. Don't wait 15 years like I did. CRK has a life long carrier in me with no reservations period.
 
To late on waiting. It took me 23 years to get one. So excited because my Inkosi is arriving today. Really looking forward to it!
 
Be careful, they are addictive. They are like potato chips. One leads to another. I started with a small 21, now I have a large 21, a 25 and a mnanda. I am now thinking about an inkosi for Christmas. I acquired all of them from Bladeforum members and I thank them all for feeding my habit.
 
Got my first CRK today as well :D Also went with the Inkosi. Definitely worth it. Holy balls is this a solid knife.



 
I think chris reeve knives cater to people who like pocket jewelry, but it also serves its cutting function very well. You will be proud to have a CRK in your pocket even if the public has no idea it's $300+.

There are many good knives for half the price that will cut the same (maybe even better).

But most CRK owners, have more than a few.
 
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